Costeño Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what we've got on the radar for Costeño Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water temp is sitting at 81°, which is only a degree off what's normal for this time of year, so pretty much your average warm bath.

Right now, things are looking pretty lackluster. We've got a small, short-period swell from the NE pushing in at around 5 ft, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze, putting a bit of a bump on the surface. It's surfable if you're desperate, but honestly, the first couple of days are a write-off for anything decent.

Friday the 4th of July offers a brief glimmer. The morning is likely to be glassy, with the wind dropping to nothing. The swell is still small and weak, but those clean, smooth conditions make it the best option on offer in this early stretch. It won't be big, but it'll be the cleanest you'll get.

We then hit a long, boring stretch. From Saturday afternoon all the way through to the 10th, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the general reports keep saying "marginal." The swell slowly builds, but the quality isn't there. There's a lot of nothing happening for nearly a week.

The first real standout pops up on Friday the 11th of July. We're looking at a northeast swell pushing 8 ft, with a period stretching out to 10 seconds. The combined energy is up, showing there's some proper push behind it. The wind is a tricky cross-onshore again, which is a shame, but the size and power on offer make this your best bet if you've got a bigger board and don't mind a bit of chop.

Hold on, though. The real gem is hiding at the end. On Wednesday the 16th of July, the morning forecast is calling for glassy conditions again. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the NE with a 9-second period, and the energy is high. This is your standout. Clean, powerful, and overhead. It's a long way out, so treat it as promising, but if it holds, this is the session to aim for. That 8 ft is getting into "too big for beginners" territory, so know your limits.

The run finishes out with a few more marginal days and then on Saturday the 19th of July, another glassy morning pops up with a 7 ft NE swell. It's a nice way to cap the forecast, but the 16th is still the one to circle on the calendar.

Overall, the first week is a dud. The second week has the size and one or two clean windows, but you've got to be patient and pick your moment.

Rusty.

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